Designing, producing and servicing complex products in a global world are challenging and require several competencies, some of which include: leading and managing multi-disciplinary product development processes fast and optimal decision making collaborating within your organisation and throughout your supply chain efficiently linking organisational strategy with design and innovation using state-of-the-art tools and techniques to develop products and services looking after them once they are with your customer Manufacturing and service industries require many more talents who can tackle these challenges that come with operating in a complex, global environment. The MSc in Global Product Development and Management aims to equip students with the necessary skill-set, tools and methodologies to address this need. The course is designed for mid-career professionals, career changers, and ambitious, internationally focused graduates looking to enhance their careers in a global context. Students benefit from the expertise in distributed product development that resides within the Cranfield Manufacturing theme and the Cranfield School of Management as well as engagement with leading industrial practitioners. The course is tuned to meet the demands of internationally interconnected industries that need highly educated employees, equipped with an international understanding of global manufacturing and service.

The MSc Global Product Development and Management course will enable graduates to progress to senior roles in a range of global businesses. Recent graduate destinations include aerospace and automotive manufacturing multi-nationals, as well as leading consultancy firms.